Wireless Subsystem Test and Software Tools Engineer

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

5d • $103,600 - $155,400

About The Position

Qualcomm Research (QR) is at the forefront of next-generation wireless technology, driving innovation for 6G. This involves creating research-grade prototypes and early-stage platforms to advance RF, baseband, communication protocols, and algorithms. The division also focuses on User Experience (UX) technologies for XR, AI-powered communications, agentic AI, and robotics; multi-modal sensing using RF, vision, and maps; and system architectures to shape industry standards. These end-to-end systems are used for demonstrating advanced technologies, improving application performance and user experience, utilizing Qualcomm's compute platforms, leveraging open-source libraries, and conducting pre-commercial trials with industry partners. This role requires advanced software development across various domains, layers, and platforms. A Software Systems Integration and Test (SSIT) Engineer is needed to focus on comprehensive end-to-end feature validation, test-framework development, continuous integration, and process automation for large-scale software subsystems, utilizing test equipment and tools for advanced 5G and 6G wireless research. The role is in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment, seeking creative and enthusiastic innovators skilled in both researching new technologies and implementing software tools for cutting-edge research and products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python programming
• Understanding of multi-threading, OS fundamentals
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate technical ideas and work status (estimates, risks, dependencies) clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively across teams in a fast-paced, collaborative and diverse software engineering environment

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering OR 2 years of work experience in an Embedded Software Engineering field
• Familiarity with Linux based development, release and deploy environments
• Experience debugging embedded software and performing end-to-end software integration in networked environments
• Experience developing and maintaining test frameworks and utilities, automating end-to-end regression tests, and integrating test automation into CI/CD workflows.
• Experience with telecom test equipment such as spectrum analyzer and computer network configuration and performance monitoring hardware and software tools.
• Knowledge of virtualization, cloud-computing, containerization, and orchestration technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
• Knowledge of network protocols, wireless systems, QoS frameworks, protocols such as 5G NR, LTE, and 802.11
• Aptitude to seek and adopt productivity enhancement processes/tools (AI-based & other) on top of a strong foundation of technical and programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop feature test plans and perform comprehensive end-to-end feature validation and testing for large-scale software subsystems used in advanced wireless research.
• Plan and execute feature validation for development milestones and external activities, including operator trials, demonstrations, and industry showcases.
• Develop and maintain test frameworks, test utilities, and test automation.
• Develop, maintain, and execute continuous and nightly regression test suites.
• Plan and establish software, hardware and network as part of end-to-end system integration and test environment.
• Collaborate with software development and system test teams to plan software releases and support efficient end-to-end software feature integration.
• Debug complex embedded software and troubleshoot end-to-end software and hardware integration issues.
• Apply and develop networking diagnostics, data visualization, and system performance analysis tools to troubleshoot test and integration issues.
• Work with advanced compute, devices, hardware, and software platforms used to develop and validate next-generation wireless systems.

Benefits

• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants
• Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level